Germany coach Joachim Loew plays down the World Cup champions' embarrassing loss to Argentina in Dusseldorf.

BUENOS AIRES -- Injured Barcelona striker Lionel Messi is a little upset by the criticism he received after the World Cup, but has no plans to distance himself from the Albiceleste according toJulio Ricardo Grondona -- president of Argentine league club Arsenal -- on Thursday.

Grondona said Messi will dole out his friendly participation for Argentina "in doses" at Barcelona's request, but has promised to be available for key matches, especially the Copa America in Chile in 2015.